Nathaniel Hawthorne

American author (1804–1864)
Person human Q69339
Nathaniel Hawthorne
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Nathaniel Hawthorne

Summary

Nathaniel Hawthorne is a human[1]. He was born in Salem[2]. He was born on July 4, 1804[3]. He passed away in Plymouth[4]. He died on May 19, 1864[5]. He worked as a novelist[6], writer[7], diplomat[8], children's writer[9], and science fiction writer[10]. He ranks in the top 0.57% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4,569 views/month, #5,734 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Nathaniel Hawthorne's place of birth was Salem[2].
  • Nathaniel Hawthorne passed away in Plymouth[4].
  • Nathaniel Hawthorne was born on July 4, 1804[3].
  • Nathaniel Hawthorne was born on January 1, 1804[12].
  • Nathaniel Hawthorne died on May 19, 1864[5].
  • Nathaniel Hawthorne died on January 1, 1864[13].
  • Burial took place at Sleepy Hollow Cemetery[14].
  • Nathaniel Hawthorne's father was Nathaniel Hathorne[15].
  • Nathaniel Hawthorne's mother was Elizabeth Clarke Hathorne[16].
  • Among Nathaniel Hawthorne's spouses was Sophia Hawthorne[17].
  • A child of Nathaniel Hawthorne was Julian Hawthorne[18].
  • A child of Nathaniel Hawthorne was Mother Mary Alphonsa[19].
  • Nathaniel Hawthorne held citizenship in United States[20].
  • English was Nathaniel Hawthorne's native language[21].
  • Nathaniel Hawthorne worked as a novelist[6].
  • Nathaniel Hawthorne worked as a writer[7].
  • Nathaniel Hawthorne worked as a diplomat[8].
  • Nathaniel Hawthorne worked as a children's writer[9].
  • Nathaniel Hawthorne worked as a science fiction writer[10].
  • Nathaniel Hawthorne worked as a short story writer[22].
  • Nathaniel Hawthorne held the position of ambassador[23].
  • Nathaniel Hawthorne's education included a stint at Bowdoin College[24].
  • A notable work attributed to Nathaniel Hawthorne is The Scarlet Letter[25].
  • A notable work attributed to Nathaniel Hawthorne is Little Daffydowndilly, and other stories[26].
  • A notable work attributed to Nathaniel Hawthorne is The House of the Seven Gables[27].

Product Details

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  • Type: Person[28]

  • Country: US[29]

  • Began / founded: 1804-07-04[30]

  • Ended / dissolved: 1864-05-19[31]

  • MusicBrainz ID: 72814fde-3d14-4b85-90ea-0e9d970fac02[32]

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Origins and Family

Born in Salem[2], Nathaniel Hawthorne… Recorded date of birth include July 4, 1804[3] and January 1, 1804[12]. His father was Nathaniel Hathorne[15]. His mother was Elizabeth Clarke Hathorne[16]. English was his native language[21].

Education

Nathaniel Hawthorne's education included a stint at Bowdoin College[24].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include novelist[6], writer[7], diplomat[8], children's writer[9], science fiction writer[10], and short story writer[22]. Nathaniel Hawthorne held the position of ambassador[23].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include The Scarlet Letter[25], a literary work[33]; Little Daffydowndilly, and other stories[26], a written work[34]; The House of the Seven Gables[27], a literary work[35]; A Wonder-Book for Girls and Boys[36], a literary work[37]; Tales of the White Hills, and sketches[38]; and The whole history of grandfather's chair[39], a written work[40]. Things named for Nathaniel Hawthorne include Hawthorne[41].

Personal Life

Nathaniel Hawthorne was married to Sophia Hawthorne[17]. Children include Julian Hawthorne[18], a journalist[42], 1846–1934[43], of United States[44] and Mother Mary Alphonsa[19], a poet[45], 1851–1926[46], of United States[47]. His religion is recorded as Unitarianism[48]. He was affiliated with the Democratic Party[49].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include May 19, 1864[5] and January 1, 1864[13]. Nathaniel Hawthorne passed away in Plymouth[4]. Burial took place at Sleepy Hollow Cemetery[14].

Why It Matters

Nathaniel Hawthorne ranks in the top 0.57% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4,569 views/month, #5,734 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[50] He is known by 50 alternative names across languages and contexts.[51]

He has been cited as an influence by Robert Louis Stevenson[52], a poet[53], 1850–1894[54], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[55], specialised in creative and professional writing[56] and John Updike[57], a poet[58], 1932–2009[59], of United States[60], awarded the Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres‎[61].

Works attributed to him include The Scarlet Letter[62], a literary work[63]; The House of the Seven Gables[64], a literary work[65]; Young Goodman Brown[66], a literary work[67]; The Marble Faun[68], a literary work[69]; Rappaccini's Daughter[70], a literary work[71], founded in 1844[72]; and The Birth-Mark[73], a literary work[74], founded in 1843[75]. Entities named for him include Hawthorne[41].

FAQs

Where was Nathaniel Hawthorne born?

Nathaniel Hawthorne's place of birth was Salem[2].

Where did Nathaniel Hawthorne die?

Nathaniel Hawthorne died in Plymouth[4].

Who were Nathaniel Hawthorne's parents?

Nathaniel Hawthorne's father was Nathaniel Hathorne[15]. Nathaniel Hawthorne's mother was Elizabeth Clarke Hathorne[16].

Who was Nathaniel Hawthorne married to?

Nathaniel Hawthorne's spouses include Sophia Hawthorne[17].

What did Nathaniel Hawthorne do for work?

Nathaniel Hawthorne worked as novelist[6], writer[7], diplomat[8], children's writer[9], and science fiction writer[10].

Where did Nathaniel Hawthorne go to school?

Nathaniel Hawthorne was educated at Bowdoin College[24].

Who did Nathaniel Hawthorne influence?

Nathaniel Hawthorne has been cited as an influence by Robert Louis Stevenson[52] and John Updike[57].

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